Enrollment
294
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Chandler Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187003306
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Online Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 294
- students enrolled
Chandler Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Online Academy ranks #1 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187003306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chandler Online Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chandler Online Academy
Chandler Online Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling 294 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Chandler Online Academy is leaner than roughly 95% of Arizona schools and 54% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 81 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spends $9,696 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chandler's public schools, it stands alongside Primavera - Online (6,378 students): Chandler Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students) and Chandler High School (3,179 students) alongside Chandler Online Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chandler Online Academy compares
Chandler Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 54% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 5% in Arizona - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 7.5%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Chandler Online Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which includes Chandler Online Academy.
$9,696
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 44.2%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chandler Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chandler Online Academy
How many students attend Chandler Online Academy?
Chandler Online Academy has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Online Academy is 7.9:1, which is 54% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Online Academy is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Online Academy?
Chandler Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chandler Online Academy rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Online Academy ranks #1 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
Is Chandler Online Academy a good school?
Chandler Online Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Chandler Online Academy, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.
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